Estrada departs Bangkok

Estrada departs Bangkok

BANGKOK (AFP): Philippine President Joseph Estrada flew out of
Bangkok on Sunday after a three day visit during which tourism
and trade talks topped his agenda, officials said.

While here, Estrada, who has been an advocate of more openness
among Southeast Asian nations, also praised Thai Prime Minister
Chuan Leekpai for his commitment to democratic principles.

Thailand and the Philippines signed accords on tourism and
crime prevention during the visit, and discussed measures to
boost trade amid the regional economic downturn.

The tourism agreement will lead to joint promotions in some
European and North American markets, and the crime accord will
enhance efforts to combat terrorism and drug trafficking, the
officials said.